5 Beaches The Kids Won’t Want To Leave This Summer

Nestled between glorious sandstone cliffs and orange sand, this idyllic little bay offers a flat place to swim set amongst a picturesque landscape. Fun for young and old to paddle. Make a day of it and take along the whole kit including a beach umbrella, rug and picnic basket to enjoy your fish and chips you may or may not pick up around the corner. 

Craving a little wanderlust? Make a trip to the azure waters of Camp Cove. Sydney’s sweetest little beach spot for the fam to spend many a summer’s day lazing and making sandcastles. Set along the trees, there’s a pristine walking track to soak up the nature vibes and get the kids curious about the world. If you can’t go to Italy, go here. 

Technically not salt water but set in a prime location right next to the local coastline which brings the perks of a beach adventure. Little and big soak up the super calm, healing tea tree waters of Lake Ainsworth. Find your shady spot on a grassy hill alongside the water while the kids dig in the sand, and when they’ve had enough paddling, take the crew on a scooter ride down the path between the lake and ocean. 

Jump into the opalescent waters of a favourite local swim spot. With the big ocean waves held at bay at the mouth of the creek, the family can enjoy a dip in the placid waters without a care. Pack boogie boards and inflatable unicorns to float the day away. There is a playground next to the shore and a cult foodie spot Custard Canteen to pick up a Portuguese tart for hungry swimmers.  

A total hit with the little ones. This small nook is right at the creek’s gap making the water pure and fresh. Sometimes glassy like a pool and other days the gentlest waves roll in even a toddler can have a splash in. As you sneak around the bend and catch a glimpse of the tree-lined bay you will thank your lucky stars to live in such a tropical country. Don’t leave without trying the world's first cultured ice cream made with native Australian ingredients nearby at Natural Ice-cream Australia